Annapurna Expedition

Before 1948, Nepal was not opened to the rest of the world. After 1948, its boarders were opened and the group of American ornithologist climbed this mountain first time. It was further discovered by Swiss climbers in the north east of the country. In 1949, French Federation de la Montagne negotiated with the government of Nepal for the permission to climb one of the greatest peaks of the world.

According to the Indian survey, the word Annapurna is the combination of two Sanskrit words which means filled with food. The bend of the peak contains the root of another name Durga. It is one of the names of Hindu goddess. She is the wife of lord Shiva. During the expedition, Maurice Herzog said, the closest translation of this word is goddess of heaven.

Advice for tipping and bonus for Sherpa

USD 80 -140 for general non-Sherpa crew and he/she must stay at base camp

USD 110 -220for Sherpa who accompany you up to the base camp

USD 400 -700 for Sherpa who accompany you up to the top of the summit

Single Supplementary US$ 400 per person (Includes single hotel room in Kathmandu , single room/tent on trek, single tent at Base Camp)

Annapurna Expedition Royalty

Classification of Himalaya : Other peaks above 8000m (Except Everest)

Expedition Permit Fee

Spring Season

Autumn season

One climber

5,000

2,500

Two climbers

6,000

3,000

Three climbers

7,000

3,500

Four climbers

8,000

4,000

Five climbers

8,500

4,250

Six climbers

9,000

4,500

Seven climbers

10,000

5,000

Each additional up to 15

1,500

1,000

Client Testimonials

Namadste!While doing trek in the khumbu region, we will witness the different views of mountains such as Kwangde, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, the "horse saddle" of Kanteiga and of course the summit of Everest itself. We take a short rest for a while and it allows us little time for acclimatization. Here, you prepare yourself to explore the ascent of kalapatthar which is an altitude of 5545m. While climbing down from Lobuche, you will see some glacial moraine until the peak comes into view. Finally, you will be witnessing the north face of Mt. Everest . We return through a different route through Panboche to Lukla. We catch a flight for Kathmandu from Lukla.micke, USA